Critical Race Theory (CRT) has a relatively long history in the United States, from where it originated, dating back to the 1980s. Its presence in UK academic literature, however, is more recent, having surfaced in the first decade of the twenty-first century. I focus in this paper on developments in CRT in the UK from January 2012 to January…

This comparative study examines the historical development of race equality efforts during the 1970s and 1980s in two global cities--Toronto and London--and the role of African Canadian and Black British educators in longstanding school-community partnerships. I characterize the leadership stance of Black educators as boundary spanners and…

This paper explores the drive to expand the quantity and quality of PhD's in South Africa and the impact this has had on under-represented groups, in particular black graduates. Based on both qualitative and quantitative data, the paper argues that while there has been a significant increase in the number of black students in doctoral education,…

Concludes that there appears to be a re-evaluating of class action litigation as a viable tool for desegregation efforts. (Author)

THIS INTERVIEW WITH TWO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS RANGES OVER A NUMBER OF EPISODES, PLANS, EFFORTS BY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES, AND PROGRAMS FOR BRINGING ABOUT SCHOOL INTEGRATION. MUCH OF THE MATERIAL IS CONCERNED WITH PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, VA., BERKELEY, CALIF., AND CHICAGO AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS. THIS ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED IN "INTEGRATED…

Advances the proposition that the emphasis on social science data in school desegregation litigation is misplaced; that the supporting basis for "Brown v. Board Of Education" was the equal protection clause; and that the use of social science in future school litigation should focus on how to improve desegregated educational programs…

The social changes resulting from the Brown decision are reviewed, showing the progress that has been made toward equality for Blacks. Areas where Blacks remain at a disadvantage as compared to Whites are examined. (MC)

This is a report on school desegregation in Bogalusa, Louisiana. This school district was selected for study because it offered the unique opportunity to study school desegregation in a rural setting. In the past, Bogalusa operated a dual system of education. In 1965, black parents filed a lawsuit on behalf of their children; Jenkins V. Bogalusa…

The problems resulting from the 1956 desegregation of Clinton High School in Tennessee are related by one teacher involved with the school. She describes the lives of the people of Clinton and tells of the problems Negro children were confronted with during the first year of integration, in an effort to obtain an equal education. The conclusions…

Describes the advantages of school desegregation for educationally deprived children, and reviews some of the major Supreme Court decisions on desegregation. Presents a case history of desegregation efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas, and concludes with excerpts from the author's testimony at a Circuit Court hearing in 1982. (KH)

Presents the results of a questionnaire mailed to Black school superintendents. Discusses their responses on such issues as racial balance strategies, busing, the educational benefits of desegregation, and cultural identity of Black students. (GC)

The civil rights accomplishments and precepts of Dr. King are reviewed and parallels are drawn to the present problems of public education. It is argued that a belief such as his, in people of good will, must be reawakened to force the schools to be passionate and compassionate institutions. (Author/CM)

To determine to what extent black African-American newspapers supported secondary desegregation efforts and to determine whether or not attitudes changed or remained constant after the initial ruling and after the 10th, 20th, and 30th, anniversaries of the May 17, 1954, "Brown versus Board of Education" decision, the editorial viewpoints…

The Chicago Board of Education has been attempting to formulate a school desegregation plan to satisfy the U.S. Department of Education (HEW) guidelines for a decade. Public hearings and community participation are to be an integral part of the planning process. To determine the community's attitudes toward school desegregation, over one thousand…

The 1965 Federal government publication reviews the status of school desegregation as of that year. It is said that "profound changes" were taking place in the desegregation process from 1963 to 1965. Information is presented about the situation in primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities, as well as the extent of…